Diet Programs And Meals - The Doctor Cohen Diet

The Doctor Cohen Diet was created by Jean-Michel Cohen, a French medical nutritionist. This diet comes in two versions, the fast diet allowing 900 calories a day and the comfort version that allows 1400 calories a day. With the rapid version you may lose 6.5 to 9 pounds (3 or 4 kilograms) every two weeks. With the comfort version you may lose 9 to 11 pounds (4 to 5 kilograms) monthly. Do not follow the rapid version for a period of several months. Here are some of the principles.

There are no forbidden foods. Manage your diet yourself, for instance eat when hungry. Combine fiber, protein, and sugar containing foods with on your plate. Vary your food, including fruits and vegetables. Stay away from sugary and alcoholic drinks. Yogurt should always be sugarless and fat free. Eat lean meat and your choice of fish or seafood. Try to replace cheese with either eggs or yogurt. Don't eat too many eggs, and egg whites are better than egg yolks. Make sure to enjoy lots of soup; this is one good way to consume more vegetables. Many people will appreciate the principle that suggests not feeling guilty should you stray once in a while.

The 900-calorie version of the Doctor Cohen Diet has the advantage of rapid weight loss. The 1400-calorie version is balanced; it includes foods from all the food groups. A disadvantage of the rapid version is that breakfast is not substantial. And it doesn't contain starches.

Here are two sample menus: Menu 1 (900-calorie version) Breakfast: Tea and a sugarless and fat free yogurt. Lunch: Green salad with fresh lemon. 125 grams (less than 4 ounces) of grilled, skinless chicken. A serving of spinach. A yogurt. An apple. Supper: Tomato salad with basil and lemon. 125 grams of grilled sole. A serving of zucchini. A yogurt. 200 grams of strawberries.

Menu 2 (1400-calorie version) Breakfast: Coffee. Two crackers with 10 grams of margarine and 25 grams of cheese spread. A yogurt. Lunch: A green salad with dressing. 125 grams of salmon. A serving of ratatouille. Two kiwis. Supper: Broccoli soup. 125 grams of lean ground beef. 100 grams of pasta accompanied by mushrooms and zucchini. 25 grams of hard cheese, preferably French Mimolette, with a maximum of 50% butterfat. An apple.

Some information in this article comes from a fascinating new book, La Bible des Regimes, written by Jenny de Jonquieres and published by Amerik Media. Her book describes over 80 diets and weight reduction programs. Each diet is presented with 5 menu plans, a detailed discussion of its advantages and disadvantages, and a whole lot more. La Bible des Regimes is presently available only in French.

About the Author:
Levi Reiss authored or co-authored ten computer and Internet books, but would rather drink fine French wine with friends. He teaches classes in computers at an Ontario French-language community college. Visit his Italian travel, wine, and food website www.travelitalytravel.com and his global wine website www.theworldwidewine.com featuring a weekly review of $10 wines and new sections writing about and tasting organic and kosher wines.

Diet Programs And Meals - The Doctor Cohen Diet

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